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A client recovering from cardiac surgery experiences a dysrhythmia, noted on the telemetry monitor. Which assessment finding is most likely to have contributed to the development of the dysrhythmia?

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Rationale: Hypocalcemia (low calcium) can cause cardiac dysrhythmias, such as prolonged QT intervals, unlike normal potassium, sodium, or oxygen levels.

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